Bartholomeus Appelman

River landscape with shepherds and herdsmen and the Apuan Alps in the background

Bartholomeus Appelman, sometimes erroneously referred to as Barend Appelman, nickname Hector (1628/29 in The Hague – 1686 in The Hague) was a Dutch painter and draughtsman. After training in his native country, he travelled to Italy where he continued his studies. He is known for his Italianate landscapes.[1]